By now our readers might very well be acquainted with Royal Enfield’s next big launch which is the Guerilla 450. Based on the Himalayan 450, this will be the first roadster by Royal Enfield in the 450cc platform. Spied on numerous occasions over the past year or so, Royal Enfield Guerilla 450 will make its debut on 17 July in Spain.
When launched in India, it will go up against the likes of Triumph Speed 400, Hero Mavrick 440, and Harley Davidson X440. While exact details of the Guerilla 450 are yet to be revealed, we check out if it’s worth waiting for the 450cc roadster from Royal Enfield given the details we have at our disposal.
Royal Enfield Guerilla 450: Design
From previous spy shots, and recent teasers on social media, we have seen plenty of visuals for the upcoming Guerilla 450. The Guerilla retains some signature Royal Enfield styling cues such as a round headlamp, an off-set circular instrument console, and round rear view mirrors. However, most of the components used in the 450cc roadster like a muscular fuel tank, a floating tail section, a single-piece seat, split grab rails, an underbelly bash plate, and a stubby exhaust muffler, are brand new.
Also, Royal Enfield will be offering some interesting colour schemes both in single-tone and dual-tone colour options including a red and gold shade, a yellow and black paint scheme, and a matte grey option. Therefore , in terms of looks, it will be quite unique than any of its rivals or any other Royal Enfield for that matter.
Royal Enfield Guerilla 450: Dimensions
According to a recent media report, Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 will measure 2,134 mm in length, 834 mm in width, 1,115 mm in height, and pack a 1,491 mm long wheelbase. This makes Guerrilla 450 111 mm smaller, 18 mm narrower, 201 mm shorter in height, and 19 mm shorter in wheelbase, as compared to the Himalayan 450.
Further, it has also been revealed that the Guerilla will weigh 183 kg (kerb) making it a whole 13 kilos lighter than Himalayan 450. In fact, it will be just 2 kilos heavier than Royal Hunter 350 which is the brand’s lightest motorcycle in the entire range. This suggests that the Guerilla 450 will be quite light and compact in Royal Enfield standards.
Royal Enfield Guerilla 450: Features
Features like rotary dials on the switchgear, round LED headlights, LED winkers, and USB charging port, will stay common across the Guerilla 450 lineup. The top-spec trim will benefit from features like a fully-digital instrument console as seen in the Himalayan 450. This cluster comes with in-build navigation with Google Maps, Bluetooth connectivity, call and text alerts, music playback, ride-by-wire, and multiple ride modes.
Lower trims of the 450cc roadster will come with a simpler circular semi-digital instrument console seen in Super Meteor 650, Meteor 350, and Hunter 350. Royal Enfield is likely to offer a Tripper Navigation pod, at least as an option, for these lower-spec variants. Therefore, in the features department it is expected to score well.
Royal Enfield Guerilla 450: Engine specs
Like the Himalayan 450, the Guerilla 450 will be powered by the same 452cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled Sherpa series engine which is expected to push out 39.52 bhp at 8,000rpm and peak torque of 40 Nm at 5,500 rpm. However,, engine mapping and gear ratios might be different to give the Guerilla 450 a different character than its adventure tourer sibling. Transmission duties will be carried out by a 6-speed gearbox via a slip and assist clutch.